Contemporary Barn-Style Eco Home in Wood Street Village

Contemporary Barn-Style Eco Home in Wood Street Village

Set on a woodland clearing to the south of Wood Street Village near Guildford, this bespoke new build is a modern interpretation of rural barn architecture. The three-bedroom upside down home has been carefully designed to respond to its sloped, semi-rural plot, with a split massing layout and courtyard entrance that balances privacy and open views. The external palette blends seamlessly with the natural surroundings, featuring standing seam metal, vertical timber, and flint — all echoing the local vernacular. Built using ICF construction and designed around fabric-first principles, the house targets an EPC A rating with features including MVHR, air source heat pump, solar PV, and permeable landscaping. Sustainability and contextual sensitivity are central to this low-impact, high-performance family home.